RN - Hickman Hospital - Mobile Unit (Float Pool)

Location:

Hickman Hospital

Department:

Mobile ICU

Weekly Hours:

36

Status:

Full time

Shift:

Nights (United States of America)

Job Summary:

ACCOUNTABILITIES

All duties listed below are essential unless noted otherwise

• Applies the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served (i.e.: infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric) as written in the departmental standards.
• Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents outcomes related to nursing diagnosis and patient care problems for each patient.
• Collaborates with all members of the health care team to promote a seamless patient care continuum. Coordinates patients plan of care through effective shift-to-shift communication.
• Provides a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for all patients and their significant other(s). Addresses patient/family education needs considering patient level of comprehension, style of learning, and discharge needs.
• Utilizes appropriate techniques necessary to control/prevent infections.
• Employs critical thinking skills and sound judgment in all aspects of care. Initiates emergency care as necessary and maintains certifications required by the job.
• Follows proper chain of command when issues/problems arise and demonstrates appropriate follow through. Displays professionalism at all times and maintains patient confidentiality.
• Stays current in field of specialty by actively participating in continuing education and maintaining certifications and annual competencies. Actively participates in orienting new staff and contributes to the growth of others.
• Abides by the ProMedica Registered Nurse Acute Care job role.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Associate's degree in nursing

Skills: Ability to respond effectively and efficiently to critical situations involving patients, personnel, and visitors in a professional manner. Ability to function in a team environment, and to deal effectively with a changing environment and be open to new ideas. Must demonstrate sound clinical skills and judgement.

Years of Experience: Minimum of 3 years acute care RN experience.

License: Current Michigan RN license

Certification: BCLS upon hire, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC all within one year of hire, & required system training for de-escalation within 3 months of hire. Hemodialysis training upon orientation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: N/A

Skills: N/A

Years of Experience: N/A

License: N/A

Certification: N/A.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Personal Protective Equipment: Gown, cloves, mask

Physical Demands: Must be able to see, hear, and move intermittently, or use prosthetics that will enable you to function adequately to assure that the requirements of this position can be fully met. Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position and be able to handle crisis or emergency situations. Visual acuity and manual dexterity required. Frequent prolonged standing and walking. Frequent lifting, positioning, and transferring of patients. Possible exposure to infectious disease, chemicals, toxic substances, and blood borne pathogens from blood and/or bodily fluids. Occasional pressures due to multiple tasks.

The above list of accountabilities is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the positions; it should not be considered exhaustive.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or other status protected by applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace

ProMedica is a mission-driven, not-for-profit health care organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. It serves communities across nine states and provides a range of services, including acute and ambulatory care, a dental plan, and academic business lines. ProMedica owns and operates 10 hospitals and has an affiliated interest in one additional hospital. The organization employs over 1,300 health care providers through ProMedica Physicians and has more than 2,300 physicians and advanced practice providers with privileges. Committed to its mission of improving health and well-being, ProMedica has received national recognition for its clinical excellence and its initiatives to address social determinants of health. For more information about ProMedica, please visit promedica.org/aboutus (https://www.promedica.org/Pages/about-us/default.aspx) .

Benefits:

We provide flexible benefits that include compensation and programs to help you take care of your family, your finances and your personal well-being. It's what makes us one of the best places to work, and helps our employees live and work to their fullest potential.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact employment@promedica.org

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace